The magical properties and healing power of the love stone - rose quartz

Rose quartz has a unique delicate color that has no analogues among the natural minerals existing in nature today. The second name of this gem is love stone or stone of love. It is usually used in production in its raw form, which gives a unique appearance to the overall appearance of the finished product. When buying quartz jewelry, a person believes that with its help he can soon find love and harmony in his personal life.

General characteristics of the mineral

In terms of its physical and chemical characteristics, this crystal is similar to ordinary transparent quartz. The main constituent substance of rose quartz is silicon oxide, and among the minor ones, iron, manganese and titanium are most often found.

In nature, quartz of this type is found in pale pink, milky and, rarely, bright pink. A love stone cannot be transparent. Under the influence of external circumstances, a large number of cracks, cloudy stains and chips form on its surface. Such appearance features add uniqueness to jewelry produced with his participation.

The hardness of rose quartz is 7. In terms of structure density, it can be compared with tempered glass - 2.65 - 2.7 g/cm3. The mineral is resistant to acids and, regardless of their concentration, does not dissolve or deform under their influence.

Interesting! After industrial processing, for example, the cabochon type, and careful polishing of the stone, thin inclusions of dark pink or red color can be found on the surface. These are boundaries or junctions where smaller crystals grow together.

Why is rose quartz this color?

The color of rose quartz is due to its chemical composition. In addition to the main component - silicon dioxide - the love stone contains a number of natural “dyes”. These include:

• manganese;
• titanium;
• rutile

The saturation of a hue is determined by the amount of coloring element contained in a particular mineral.

Physico-chemical properties of stone

Place of Birth

Rose quartz deposits are scattered throughout the planet. In the vast majority of cases, its extraction comes down to extracting a full-size mineral mass, from which small pieces are later broken off for industrial use. The random discovery of small stones indicates that large-scale mining has recently ended or that the deposit has been abandoned due to devastation.

The largest amounts of rose quartz can be found in:

• Russia;
• Japan;
• Switzerland;
• India;
• Austria;
• Poland;
• certain regions of Kazakhstan.

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The most valuable specimens are considered to be Madagascar and Brazilian minerals; they have a rich color and minimal external damage to the surface. Also, hunters often manage to get specimens of a milky color with bright inclusions inside the main body.

Important! The value of rose quartz when sold within the consumer market is determined not only by the appearance of the stone, but also by its physical properties, which directly depend on the conditions of storage, care and method of transportation of the products.

Varieties

Rose quartz, when used in the production of jewelry, such as earrings or pendants, is selected according to its variety. The generally accepted classification is not official and is rather created to simplify interaction between professionals and people who do not have sufficient knowledge about the natural minerals of the type in question. According to its physical properties and appearance, love stone is divided into:

• milky pink (quartz, painted using two shades - light white and soft pink. Such specimens are more fragile compared to their counterparts and require more delicate processing in industrial production conditions. The listed features determine the high cost of stones of the subspecies in question and products from them);
• rose quartz (bright pink specimens containing large quantities of phosphorus. This type of quartz is very rare and is used only in collaboration with gold);
• “star-shaped” (a subspecies of rose quartz containing rutile. A unique component, when interacting with silicon dioxide, is transformed into multi-pointed stars and other intricate geometric shapes that are located inside the main body of the mineral);
• Madagascar (stone miners distinguish them into a separate subspecies due to their specific milky color, combined with bright inclusions - pink or red).

Healing power

The belief that rose quartz arose as a result of the solidification of earthly sap prompted the inhabitants of Ancient Egypt and Rome to begin actively using love quartz in the production of cosmetics. It was carefully crushed and added to masks and creams. The use of such products at that time helped noble ladies maintain their skin in a beautiful, toned and well-groomed condition.

It is believed that when rose quartz is worn daily in the form of an amulet, pendant or as part of a piece of jewelry, it can have a positive effect on the health of its owner:

• relieve symptoms of chronic fatigue or periodic overwork;
• activate the body's immune functions;
• minimize the manifestations of diabetes and other diseases associated with high blood sugar;
• improve blood circulation and stabilize the functioning of the brain and bone marrow;
• strengthen the cardiovascular system;
• calm the nervous system, which is in a state of constant overstrain;
• protect from negative radiation of any origin (for example, electromagnetic);
• renew (or rejuvenate) the body by cleansing vital systems and organs.

In addition to the above spheres of influence of the love mineral, it can also be used for psychological medicinal purposes. For example, in order to protect their child from nightmares and ensure full restoration of physical and moral strength during sleep, many young parents hang a piece of rose quartz on the crib.

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Medicinal properties

Rose quartz is endowed with a number of properties beneficial to the human body:

• The stone is good for women's health. The gem supports the normal functioning of the female reproductive system, accelerates the process of postpartum recovery, and prevents postpartum depression.
• Dermatological effect. In this area, the mineral works in two directions - healing (wounds, burns) and rejuvenation. In order to maintain youthful skin, you need to wash your face in the morning with water infused with rose quartz (overnight).
• The mineral relieves coughing attacks and helps with dizziness.

Normalization of the functioning of the lymphatic and nervous systems leads to relief from fatigue, increased efficiency and supporting forces of the body.

Magic properties

In ancient times, people wore rose quartz as an amulet that helped to establish connections between the owner of the mineral and all living beings on the planet. Along with believing in the magic of quartz and using it as a talisman and decoration, ancient warriors also mined it to make weapons.

The most famous magical property of quartz stone is its ability to have a beneficial effect on the love relationships of its owner. If a person is in search, the love stone will help him find his other half, if he is already in a relationship, it will bring the wedding day closer, and if the love mineral wears a family one, then the power of quartz will make his relationship with his spouse harmonious and stable.

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The magic of rose quartz can also have a positive effect on:

• establishing strong connections with close relatives, friends, and important people;
• reducing the emotional stress of its owner;
• finding inner harmony;
• minimizing stress;
• a significant increase in self-confidence;
• attracting positivity into the life of its owner;
• stimulating creativity;
• disclosure of intuitive flows;
• creating a favorable family climate (for this purpose, it is recommended to have a decorative tree decorated with rose quartz in the house).

The magical properties of love stone are not limited to the above. When regularly wearing a product made from the natural mineral in question, a person begins to value himself more, listen to his inner voice, and find a comfortable balance between what he wants and what is available.

Regardless of the purpose for which the owner of rose quartz carries it with him, it is important to understand that the powers of the mineral are not capable of instantly changing the life of its owner. In the vast majority of cases, this requires 4-5 months, and sometimes several years.

Interesting! If you want to use love quartz as a magical amulet, you must choose a solid crystal or give preference to silver jewelry. Silver products are the most “clean”, due to which they will not be able to “drown out” the flows of pink stone.

How to choose rose quartz jewelry?

Most crystals, once processed, look beautiful in any setting. And yet, stylists advise giving preference to rose quartz in gold, since the yellow metal emphasizes the delicacy and natural beauty of the stone.

However, when choosing jewelry, it is important to consider not only the frame, but also the external characteristics of the insert. The stones differ from each other in color and other characteristics. Based on the degree of transparency, they are divided into transparent and translucent. Based on visual effects, the following types of quartz are distinguished:

• with asterism - when light hits a cut gem, a beautiful pattern in the shape of a six-pointed star is “formed”;
• with a “cat’s eye” – smooth stones processed using the cabochon method also stand out due to their unusual way of reflecting light. The highlights move quickly across the surface and create a deep, soft glow;
• with pleochroism – chameleon inserts. Their color changes when viewed from different lighting angles.

Smoky rose quartz is considered one of the rarest varieties.

Rauchtopazes are usually colored in brown tones, but sometimes there are specimens with fragments of pinkish shades

Such stones look incredibly beautiful due to the elongated golden inclusions that permeate the structure of the mineral.

Rose quartz and zodiac signs

Rose quartz is suitable for all people, regardless of who they are according to their horoscope. However, the direction of its action will still vary depending on the zodiac sign of the owner.

Rose quartz, like any other stone, chooses its owner. That is why, when buying a product with a love stone, you need to carefully listen to your own feelings while wearing it on your body for a long time.

Rose quartz jewelry

Jewelers love to use rose quartz to make jewelry, even though it is not a true gemstone. The mineral is used to make beads, pendants, earrings, bracelets and rings. The stone is set in gold or silver.

Rose quartz is most suitable for women - both young and mature. The mineral will help a woman find love.

Wearing such jewelry, a woman becomes more attractive and charming, she is surrounded by a large number of fans.

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Caring for stones and jewelry

Caring for quartz jewelry does not require much effort. It is better to store the stone separately from other jewelry. Quartz should be kept away from direct sunlight because it may tarnish.

Wash jewelry with clean, cool water, and wipe off heavy dirt with a soft cloth. Hard brushes should not be used. After washing, the stone or decoration is placed on a towel to dry completely on its own.

Wear quartz jewelry with any clothing. In style it should match the style of the product. Pendants, pendants, modest rings and bracelets are worn with casual clothing. Sets framed in gold will go well with an evening dress.

Blondes should choose a delicately colored gemstone, milky pink. Brunettes with dark skin will suit rich pink shades.

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Jewelry with mineral

Rose quartz is the most popular natural stone used in making bracelets, beads, brooch pendants, rosaries and other items for women and men. Due to the high wear resistance of rose quartz, it is used in the production of all types of jewelry. The only rule that manufacturers follow in this case is the need for preliminary cutting in the event of its subsequent inlay into a precious metal, for example, into gold earrings. In all other cases, for example, when making a ring with rose quartz (of any type) in a silver case, the stone is given rounded “cat's eye” shapes (cabochon type processing).

Important! Rose quartz goes well with all types of precious metals. Moreover, it is used not only in the manufacture of jewelry, but also in the production of interior items, decorative dishes or figurines. The cost of one carat of cut stone varies from 5 to 65 dollars.

The combination of the love mineral with white gold and silver is considered the most harmonious. It is not recommended to purchase products that contain rose quartz and other stones (except for the main subtypes of quartz), since upon contact with foreign gems, the stone loses its healing and magical properties.

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Jewelry with the love mineral is best suited for:

• girls looking for their other half;
• people of creative professions;
• to expectant mothers.

In addition to complementing a person’s external image, a product with rose quartz will give its owner additional self-confidence, protect against external negative influences and bring good luck in all endeavors.

How to spot a fake

You can distinguish a fake rose quartz from the original by the following characteristics:

• perfectly smooth structure of the product;
• uniform rich color;
• blunt edges;
• room temperature of the crystal;
• lack of reaction to sunlight.

The most striking circumstance that should make the buyer think that this is an imitation of rose quartz is the low cost of the product. A real natural stone is expensive in itself, and after it is processed or “embedded” in a precious metal it will have an even higher price. Therefore, if there is a ring with rose quartz on the store counter, which costs an order of magnitude cheaper than products in a similar segment, you should refuse to buy it.

Where is the stone mined and how is it processed?

Quartz rock is the most common rock in the earth's crust. However, rose quartz is rare. Large deposits are located in Brazil, Germany, and Africa. In Russia, there are quartz deposits in Altai.

Natural stone is found in small pieces. There are no large layers or slabs, so making a large product - a statue, a decoration - will not work.

The highest transparency is observed in Madagascar rose quartz. These gems are semi-precious and therefore have the highest price.

The mineral is quite fragile, so diamond cutting is not used on it. Rose quartz is usually made in the form of cabochons - smooth oval stones.

Main conclusions

1. The unique pink color of the love stone is due to the content of manganese, titanium and rutile in it, and the saturation of the shade is due to the concentration of the coloring element in a particular instance of the mineral.
2. Deposits of rose quartz are Russia, Japan, Switzerland, India, Austria, Poland, Kazakhstan, Madagascar, Brazil.
3. You can distinguish a fake love stone from the original not only by its appearance, but also by its physical properties, for example, the ability to change color when exposed to open sun.

Since ancient times, rose quartz has been endowed with magical and healing properties. There is no evidence base for such data, but practice shows that people who sincerely believe in the power of their amulet always get the opportunity to enjoy positive changes in their fate. With the correct selection of a stone, taking into account the zodiac sign, lifestyle characteristics and health status of the person - the potential owner of the love mineral, you can not only buy him a beautiful piece of jewelry, but also protect him from unpleasant events in life.

Do you have rose quartz jewelry in your collection? Tell us about your impressions or share your experience of how a love stone could change your life!